- Difficulty
- Challenging
Strenuous. An easy start on tarmac to Castle Rock. There are some challenging climbs, including reaching the summit of Great Hangman - which at 1,043 feet (318 m) is the highest point of the South West Coast Path.
- Start
- Lynmouth / Lynton
- Finish
- Combe Martin
- Length
- 13.7 miles (22.0 km)
- Summary
An easy start on tarmac to Castle Rock turns to grassy clifftops, which then lead to the spectacular rock formations of The Valley of Rocks. This is part of R. D. Blackmore’s Lorna Doone territory and the landscape is so extraordinary that legend has explained its origin as the acts of the Devil. From here there are some challenging climbs, including reaching the highest point of the South West Coast Path, and lovely views along beautiful stretches following the edge of the land, away from civilisation.
- Public Transport
Taunton is the nearest mainline railway station. You can catch the number 300 bus from here to Minehead, but there is currently no direct service from Minehead to Lynton . The number 309 bus runs between Lynton and Barnstaple and the 301 between Barnstaple and Combe Martin. For further details visit Traveline or phone 0870 6082608.
- Nearest car park
Lynton (Postcode for Sat Navs: EX35 6BT), above Lee Bay, above Woody Bay, the valley of Heddon’s Mouth, Trentishoe Down and Combe Martin.
- Nearest toilets
Lynton, Valley of Rocks, Lee Bay, The National Trust shop at Heddon’s Mouth, Combe Martin.
- Nearest refreshments
There is a good selection of pubs, restaurants and shops in Lynmouth, Lynton and Combe Martin. Along the route you can find refreshments in the Valley of Rocks, and Lee Bay (in summer). Lee Abbey Tea Cottage serves cream teas and other light refreshments in summer and there is an Inn and a National Trust shop, in the valley of Heddon’s Mouth.
